PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Quality Assurance and Food Safety at the port level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintaining the food safety program and records.
• Perform/oversee/coordinate quality inspections, and product temperature checks, for all products arriving to the port.
• Help generate and distribute quality reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain open communication with all Managers, Corporate Quality Assurance, and Sales Department to ensure that finished product and quality processes, are maintained at all times.
• Work with the Shipping Department to separate product and coordinate shipping.
• Perform/oversee daily re-inspections of warehouse products.
• Monitor and ensure proper rotation and shipment of all warehouse products.
• Coordinate inspections with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA/CBP).
• If necessary, be able to travel to the production countries.

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited.
• 1 to 2 years previous work experience in Food Safety.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Good communication skills (i.e. written and verbal).
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to lift 40lb boxes of produce.

PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:

• College Degree in Agriculture.
• Bi-lingual: English and Spanish.
• Food Safety certifications.
• Knowledge of fresh fruits and vegetables, food processing and quality programs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position requires working long hours and some weekends during some weeks of the year.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR RELOCATION EXPENSES.

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H

Required Skills Required Experience

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a managed care systems or enrollment environment.
2. Strong computer skills with experience in data mapping, system utilities, and reporting preferred.
3. Ability to work independently and support projects with excellent follow through and orientation towards detail required.
4. At least 4 years of previous eligibility/enrollment experience or customer service experience in an HMO or health related field preferred.
5. Excellent customer service skills demonstrated by previous experience working directly with customers and good presentation skills required. Must be able to have a business presence in face of adversity with customers.
6. Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills required.
7. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills required.
8. Knowledge of the Amisys system desirable.

ConnectiCare is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

ConnectiCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.